A combined photo of Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe and Adaora Umeoji
By Our Reporter
The organisers of the National Hero Transparency Awards 2026 have officially unveiled distinguished Nigerians selected for recognition in this year’s edition of the awards ceremony.
Leading the list of nominees are, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, he is widely recognized as a traditional leader with national visibility through cultural diplomamacy , interfaith engagement, youth initiatives and advocacy for unity. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), Chairman of Tantita Security Services; Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of SEC; Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye; Maruf Olatunji Alausa; Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; Adaora Umeoji; Ebenezer Kolawole; Tein Jack-Rich; and Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
Other nominees include, Disu, the IGP, Abisoye Coker-Odusote; Justice G. M Umar; Tola Odeyemi ; Daniel Kolawole Olukoya; Abubakar Dantsoho; Tosin Eniolorunda; Olohundare Moshood Jimoh; Leonard Obie; Folashade Olukoya; Samuel Ogbuku; and Ahmed Mohamed Sanusi, Zubaida Umar,Dr. Owen D. Omogiafo, Dr. Jude Idris, among others.
The organisers announced that the Guest Speaker for the occasion will be Olusegun Olusewe.
The ceremony is scheduled to hold at Lagos Airport Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
According to the Chairman of the National Hero Transparency Awards, Tim Okojie Ave, the event is expected to attract notable personalities from across Nigeria and will serve as a platform to celebrate integrity, accountability, transparency, and exemplary leadership at a time when ethical values continue to draw national attention.
He stated that the awards seek to recognise individuals and institutions whose contributions have strengthened public trust and inspired positive change in society.
